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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,392.84, 4,682.49 and 1,900.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,392.84, 4,682.49 and 1,900.82 is: 2,623.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,392.84 : 4,682.49 = 1,900.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,392.84/4,682.49 = 1,900.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,392.84x = 4,682.49 × 1,900.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,392.84x = 8,900,570.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,900,570.64/3,392.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,623.34

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